Interest age: from c 9 years

What was the first thing ever sent on the Internet? Can winds blow WIFI away? And is the Web really full of spiders? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of techn...

Can you hear sounds in space? Which animal has the best hearing? And just how fast is a supersonic plane? This book answers all these questions and much more.

Can you hear sounds in space? Which animal has the best hearing? And just how fast is a supersonic plane? This book answers all these questions and much more.

Did you know about the new train that is part vacuum cleaner? Or hydrogen fuel cells, catamarans and pantographs? Well, where have you been! Whether it flies, floats, races or sails, this book is a fun and engaging exploration of the world of transport.

Get ready to build your very own castle! From battlements to jousting grounds and secret rooms, the step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model castle needs. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash...

Have you ever wondered why male lions have manes or how the stripes on a tiger's coat help it to hunt? Then this may be the book for you! From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more.

What comes to mind when you think of India? The mesmerising Taj Mahal? Huge elephants and agile monkeys, shimmering silks and spicy food? India is all these things and many others. Its sights, smells, wealth and poverty have fascinated visitors for hundreds of years. Its history is one of trade a...

Think food is the spice of life? Then check out this essential checklist of all things food, jampacked with ideas and activities to take your foodie fantasies to the next level. Check off each item for a full course of fun, like hosting a spicy food challenge, starting a family cookbook, and more!

Want your summer to be 100% awesome? Then check out this essential checklist guide, chock-full of ideas and activities to make summertime the time of your life. Check off each item for foolproof fun, including back garden movie nights, a DIY waterpark and more!

Understand tactics, improve your game, and outwit your opponents! Do you know your bishops from your knights? Or when castling is the best move? How about the best way to counter the Queen's Gambit? In 'Chess for Beginners' international master and renowned chess tutor Michael Basman shows you ev...